The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
issyd23's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Monty Kipps and Howard Beasley deserve to be in jail! 3🖼️
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Colonisation, Alcohol, Cancer, Classism, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Bullying, Cultural appropriation, Infidelity, and Racism
honeybearsum's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The allure of Smith's writing style is irresistible. I was depressed for a week while reading it, but I couldn't stop. It's a hard read emotionally, for sure; nonetheless, it's a worthwhile reflection on the complexity of relationships, and thinking about who you should let go, who you should hold onto, and what you may be doing wrong yourself. As the title very bluntly indicates, it's about beauty, and how that word is not so easily defined.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Sexism, Fatphobia, Racism, and Mental illness
yukirats12's review against another edition
challenging
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Classism, Body shaming, and Domestic abuse
aweightytome's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I’ve sat with this book for a week now and I am still in awe with the way Zadie Smith writes people. These characters felt real, their flaws are real and each character has a unique voice. Perhaps it’s my small brain, but parts of the book I was lost. I would recommend if you enjoy a character based plot where people make questionable decisions and make you hurl your book across the room
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Classism, Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, and Alcohol
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